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River Hydraulics and Open Channel Flows
Flows over submerged vanes for
control of river bank erosion are
shown colored by velocity
magnitude (by University of Illinois;
images generated with Tecplot)
River dynamics involve complex interactions among flow, sediment transport and channel outline. Predicting these interactions is a key to many river management problems, including channel migration, width adjustment and habitat development. FLOW-3D can be used to aid in addressing complexity of river dynamics and to predict fluvial behavior.
Sediment transport and deposition are important processes that must be considered in the successful design of treatment facilities. FLOW-3D’s sediment scour model accounts for the erosion of settled material, its re-suspension and transport.
Related links:
Helping Improve Velocity Measurements in the Nation's Rivers and Streams >
Water
and Environmental Engineering Tech Papers >
Fraser River - Flow Simulation |
Piers of Three Bridge Crossings |
 FLOW-3D simulation of a 6-km long reach of Fraser River in Vancouver, BC. Courtesy of Northwest Hydraulic Consultants. Image shows overall velocity flow field. |
 A closer view of the piers of three bridge crossings. Courtesy of Northwest Hydraulic Consultants. Image shows velocity field around piers. |